Jaco Els is the Head of Product for Shared Tech at King, where he oversees product strategies for data and machine learning. With over 15 years of experience in data science and product leadership, he has held key roles at companies like William Hill and GameAnalytics, focusing on driving innovation and operational efficiency in the gaming and technology sectors.
Upcoming Talks
20 May 2025
The agile manifesto argues for People over Process because designing software is a messy, collaborative activity. Yet every company insists on installing processes to manage software development.
Rather than having a talk about whether one is better than the other we are going to have a debate. Rory and Jaco will go head to head on whether processes help or hinder in software.
Expect compelling arguments, audience interaction, and actionable insights that challenge how we approach team dynamics and organisational success.
20 May 2025
Ask the speakers questions regarding their talk.
Often we cannot ask every question that people want asked. And the group format enables people to give alternative ideas.
Past Talks
9 October 2024
Join Jaco Els as he shares the transformative journey of strategic prioritisation within King's expansive product teams. Discover the transformation from traditional prioritisation methods to a value-driven approach that spans 22 product teams and involves over 400 team members. Jaco will share how King has redefined their operating model, integrating tailored prioritization frameworks like the RICE model, to foster transparency and streamline project delivery. Attendees will gain actionable insights on optimising prioritisation to drive efficiency and alignment in large-scale product environments